LVL UP
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Purchase, New York , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
LVL UP was a lo-fi music group originating from Purchase, New York, in the United States.
History
The band LVL UP began in 2011 at SUNY Purchase as a collaborative recording effort involving Mike Caridi, Dave Benton, and Ben Smith. Their original plan was to produce a split cassette featuring Nick Corbo's solo work; however, they ultimately issued their first album, Space Brothers, through Evil Weevil Records. Shortly before their debut performance, Greg Rutkin became a member of the group. Prior to the release of their sophomore album, Hoodwink'd, Smith departed the band for personal reasons. This second album was jointly released on the label Double Double Whammy, operated by Caridi and Benton, alongside Exploding in Sound.
In 2016, LVL UP unveiled their third studio album, Return to Love, distributed by Sub Pop. The record received positive critical acclaim and drew comparisons to bands such as Dinosaur Jr. and Pavement.
On June 11, 2018, the band declared their intention to conclude the project following their autumn tour. Their final live performance occurred on September 28 in New York City.
Band members
- Mike Caridi – vocals, guitar
- Dave Benton – vocals, guitar
- Nick Corbo – bass guitar, vocals
- Greg Rutkin – drums
- Ben Smith – guitar
Discography
Studio albums
- Space Brothers (2011)
- Hoodwink'd (2014)
- Return to Love (2016)
EPs
- Extra Worlds (2013)
- Three Songs (2015)
Splits
- LVL UP / Porches 7" (2013)
- LVL UP / Krill / Ovlov / Radiator Hospital 7" (2014)
- LVL UP / Frankie Cosmos 7" (2018)